① FKTU voted on and approved general strike against structural reform of labor market On 2 July, the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) held its central executive committee meeting and approved its plans for a general strike against government… Continue Reading
Government expands introduction of wage peak systems and strengthens improvement of collective agreements According to a report released on 1 July by the Ministry of Employment & Labor (MOEL) titled ‘Current Situation of Wage Peak System Introduction in Top 30… Continue Reading
① FKTU decides to walk out of labor market reform talks The Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) held an urgent central executive committee meeting on 8 April and declared its intention to walk out of discussions on structural reform… Continue Reading
1. KEF Training Course on the Japanese Wage Systems – Date: 18 May (Mon) ~ 23 May (Sat) – Venue: Tokyo (Japan) – Course offered to: executives and staff of private firms, public institutions, etc. 2. Strategies for Prohibition of… Continue Reading
Hyundai Card, the nation’s 4th largest credit card operator, launched a ‘CEO Plan’ to support its retired employees in establishing new businesses. A considerable number of unprepared retirees fail at new businesses and end up with significant debt. Hyundai Card… Continue Reading
As in 2014, collective bargaining for this year seems to be headed for difficult times. The number of labor disputes in 2014 jumped to 111 from 72 in the previous year, and illegal industrial actions and political interventions on issues… Continue Reading
Government plans to follow up labor market reform discussions with legislation on issues where tripartite consensus is reached After the FKTU’s declaration of its intention to walk out of the labor market structure reform discussions, the Minster of Employment &… Continue Reading